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"Mockery, Derogation, and Malicious Distortion": Yong Hye-in Steps Down as Minister Candidate Following Call from Democratic Party

Kim Minjeong

Published : Sep 13, 2026 1:08 PM

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Yong Hye-in, nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, announced her voluntary resignation from the candidacy today (13th).

While stating that she accepted the ministerial nomination with a spirit of solidarity and realizing gender equality for all, she explained that receiving a call from the Democratic Party was the decisive reason for her resignation.

We will deliver the details through the video.

(Produced by Kim Minjeong | Video edited by Na Hong-hee | Designed by Lee Jung-joo | Produced by SBS Digital News)